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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.28, 753.44 and 258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.28, 753.44 and 258.48 is: 387.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.28 : 753.44 = 258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.28/753.44 = 258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.28x = 753.44 × 258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.28x = 194,749.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,749.17/502.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.73

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